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How RFID and AI Improve the Customer Experience in Brick-and-Mortar Retail

August 6, 2024 |

Have you ever walked into a retail store, only to be met with empty shelves and misplaced products? Chances are, you have, and it’s very likely you...

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5 Ways to Maximize Retail Performance with Stronger Store Communication

July 16, 2024 |

Effective communication plays a crucial role in the success formula for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Brick-and-mortar retailers are no...

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Embracing Standardization in RFID Technology: A Transformative Approach for Seamless Operations

July 9, 2024 |

In today’s rapidly evolving retail environment, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has emerged as a pivotal innovation. However, its...

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Leveraging Retail Technology to Build Operational Resiliency in the Face of Uncertainty

May 21, 2024 |

The global brick-and-mortar retail industry has been more resilient in recent years than anticipated. From the rise of e-commerce to the shockwaves...

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Strengthening Brick & Mortar Retail Operations with Artificial Intelligence and Automation

May 7, 2024 |

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and automation are now at the core of brick & mortar retail’s digital transformation. These technological advancements...

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From click to brick: Why online retailers from Amazon to Alibaba are investing in brick and mortar retail

May 6, 2024 |

When the ‘retail apocalypse’ was declared a few years back, it failed to anticipate that customers would continue to prefer the in-store experience,...

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Optimizing Retail Performance: The Data-Driven Transformation of Brick and Mortar Stores

May 6, 2024 |

Brick and mortar retailers were forced to transform almost overnight following the COVID-19 pandemic, however it’s the data-driven transformation of...

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Holiday season preparedness: How the brick & mortar industry can optimize their retail operations now for the holiday season

May 6, 2024 |

Brick & mortar recovery from the pandemic is well underway. Despite an initial hit to the sector and rise in e-commerce sales, physical stores are...

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The power of the customer: 3 tips for understanding your customers on a new level and strengthening retail operations

May 6, 2024 |

For retail leaders, having a deep understanding of customers has always been critical to driving conversion rates. Yet, a fundamental shift has...

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One click has the power to optimize: How one-click planograms are strengthening brick & mortar retail performance

May 6, 2024 |

Recent studies have shown that despite the pandemic, brick and mortar retail continues to be preferred over e-commerce by a significant margin. After...

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